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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933

approx. 60 Linear Feet

This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.

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Letter, John Brown, Jr. to Sarah Craufurd, 1790/1795 Box 24, Folder 1793.00.00

A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "John." Date does not appear on original catalog card.

  1. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  2. Manuscripts Box 24, 1793/1794

Letter, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Blackburn Washington, 1786 Box 11, Folder 1786.12.17

A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "Sarah Craufurd."

  1. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  2. Manuscripts Box 11, 1786/1787

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